Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (31 motions)
31 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the June 3, 2026 Council agenda be adopted as presented
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Council Minutes of April 22, 2026 1. April 22, 2026 Council Minutes.pdf
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive the delegation from Robin Legault providing an update on The Sanctuary, a local program that deals with mental health, suicide prevention and addictions.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council receive the presentation provided by Jonathan Scott of the Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition, endorse the coalition's report 'Protect Our Plan; From Good Goals to Practical Progress' and request staff to submit a briefing note outlining actions already taken by the municipality and how these municipal actions support this report.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried Unanimously
That Town Council adopt the following report recommendations; a. Annual Update - 2024-2028 Economic Development and Tourism Strategy 1. 2025 Update - Economic Development and Tourism Strategy.pdf 2. Attachment 1 - 2025 Economic Development and Tourism Strategy Update.pdf 3. Attachment 2 - 2025 Year in Review.pdf Report No. CS-2026-0010 RESOLUTION NO. C-2026-0146 That Council receive Report No. CS-2026-0010 prepared by the Economic Development and Tourism Division, Corporate Services Department, dated June 3, 2026, respecting the Annual Update – 2024-2028 Economic Development and Tourism Strategy. b. 2025 Annual Accessibility Report 1. 2025 Annual Accessibility Report.pdf 2. 2025 Annual Accessibility Report(1).pdf Report No. CS-2026-0012 RESOLUTION NO. C-2026-0147 That Council receive Report No. CS-2026-0012 prepared by the Corporate Strategy and Transformation Division, Corporate Services Department, dated June 3, 2026, titled “2025 Annual Accessibility Report.” That Council endorse Attachment 1 to Report No. CS-2026-0012 as the Town’s 2025 Annual Accessibility Report. c. 2025 Climate Action Year In Review 1. 2025 Climate Action Year In Review.pdf 2. Attachment 1 2025 Climate Action Year In Review.pdf Report No. CS-2026-0013 RESOLUTION NO. C-2026-0148 That Council receive Report No. CS-2026-0013 prepared by the Corporate Strategy and Transformation Division, Corporate Services Department dated June 3, 2026, respecting the 2025 Climate Action Year in Review. e. Approval of th
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive Report No. CS-2026-0014 prepared by the Corporate Strategy and Transformation Division, Corporate Services Department, dated June 3, 2026, titled “2025 Strategic Plan Annual Report”.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the Council meeting recess at 10:22am
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council approve the position of the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee to endorse and support a grant application in the amount of $60,000 for a stair lift at the Stephen Leacock Theatre.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council endorse the Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee position to direct staff to continue promoting the Emily Project Access Point (EPAP), a project that assigns yellow 911 property numbers to farm entrances that do not have an assigned civic address, through the Town website, social media channels and at local events, and approve the Committee allocating up to $1,000 from its budget to support the request of ongoing promotion.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council endorse the Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee position to request the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority to conduct a water quality testing and monitoring program on the stormwater runoff from the Baldwin Aerodrome property focused on stormwater runoff during construction and its potential impacts on downstream water quality, and direct staff to utilize, if necessary, up to $20,000 for testing from the rate stabilization reserve if the program commences during the 2026 year and that staff be requested to develop a budget case for 2027 budget consideration.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council endorse the Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee requests to utilize the 2026 Committee budget in support of community-based environmental initiatives, with $1,500 allocated towards the Fish Climber Play Structure at Holmes Point Parkette Playground, and $1,200 allocated towards the Pollinator Project Event, supporting Georgina's Bee City designation and contributes to the Pollinator Garden Seed Kit being distributed to attendees.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council receive correspondence from York Region concerning a municipal support letter for an Energy-From-Waste facility for residential waste disposal at this time due to a delay of the process to the spring of 2027.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
WHEREAS the Office of the Ombudsman of Ontario has completed its investigation into meetings held in closed session by Council for the Town of Georgina on May 29 and September 11, 2024; AND WHEREAS the report of the Ombudsman dated May 2026 setting out the results of her investigation has been received and reviewed by Council; AND WHEREAS the Ombudsman found in her report that Council was entitled to consider the subject matter discussed in closed session on both of the occasions that were investigated, but that one aspect of the matters voted on at the meeting of September 11, 2024 ought not to have been voted on in closed session, such vote therefore being contrary to section 239 (6) of the Municipal Act, 2001; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That Council receive the report of the Office of the Ombudsman dated May 2026 regarding its investigation into meetings held in closed session by Council for the Town of Georgina on May 29 and September 11, 2024; 2. That Council acknowledge and accept the findings of the Ombudsman in her report, including her findings that Council was entitled to consider the subject matter discussed in closed session on May 29 and September 11, 2024, but that one aspect of the matters voted on at the meeting of September 11, 2024 ought not to have been voted on in closed session, although the Ombudsman recognized that Council may not have intended to vote on a substantive matter in closed session and believed the matter voted upon to be a direction t
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried Unanimously
That Council receive the general information items for June 3, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive the staff briefing note concerning High Street Infrastructure and Streetscape Improvements - Communications Update, advising of the proposed notifications that will be provided to business owners prior to construction phases commencing and communication tools to create excitement about the project and to promote that High Street is 'Open for Business'.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0052 (TA-1) to levy a special charge upon commercial properties located in the Jackson's Point Business Improvement Area and to provide for its collection 1. 2026 Jackson's Point BIA Bylaw to levy a special tax to commercial properties.pdf 2. 2026 Jackson's Point BIA Tax Levy Chart.pdf 2. Bylaw Number 2026-0053 (REG-1) to further amend Schedule “A” to Administrative Monetary Penalty Bylaw No. 2024-0061 (REG-1), as amended; Park Restricted Vehicle in Simcoe Landing Subdivision 1. Add Short-Form Wording and Set Penalties to AMPS Bylaw for Restricted Vehicles.pdf 3. Bylaw Number 2026-0054 (PL-1) to deem certain registered Plans of Subdivision or parts thereof not to be registered plans of subdivision, Section 50(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended 1. DEEM-2026-0006 40 Wood River Bend.pdf
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 11:45am to deal with the following matter(s): EDUCATION AND TRAINING SESSION, Section 239(3.1), M.A., Waste Collection on Request For Proposal
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the Council Meeting reconvene into open session at 1:15pm and report on matter(s) discussed in closed session.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item No. 17.1.a under Section 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act being an education or training session regarding Waste Collection on Request For Proposal; That Council receive the training provided.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Genge In
Carried
That Council receive Report No. OID - 2026-0 0 08 prepared by the Operations Division, Operations and Infrastructure Department dated June 3, 2026, regarding the single source extension of the solid waste collection contract with GFL Environmental Inc. (GFL); That Council approve a single source acquisition under the Town of Georgina Procurement Policy 2024-004 (PUR-1), being the extension of the current solid waste collection agreement with GFL for the period January 1, 2028 to September 30, 2029, subject to final review by Procurement Services and Legal Services; and, That Council delegate authority to the Director of Operations and Infrastructure, or designate, subject to the approval of the Town Solicitor and Chief Administrative Officer, to negotiate, finalize and execute the required amending agreement and any ancillary documents necessary to give effect to the extension.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried Unanimously
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0055 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on June 3, 2026 1. 2026-0055 (COU-2) Confirm proceedings of Council on June 3, 2026.pdf
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 1:25pm.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Council Minutes of April 22, 2026
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Town Council adopt the following report recommendations; a. Annual Update - 2024-2028 Economic Development and Tourism Strategy Report No. CS-2026-0010 RESOLUTION NO. C-2026-0146 1. That Council receive Report No. CS-2026-0010 prepared by the Economic Development and Tourism Division, Corporate Services Department, dated June 3, 2026, respecting the Annual Update – 2024-2028 Economic Development and Tourism Strategy. b. 2025 Annual Accessibility Report Report No. CS-2026-0012 RESOLUTION NO. C-2026-0147 1. That Council receive Report No. CS-2026-0012 prepared by the Corporate Strategy and Transformation Division, Corporate Services Department, dated June 3, 2026, titled “2025 Annual Accessibility Report.” 2. That Council endorse Attachment 1 to Report No. CS-2026- 0012 as the Town’s 2025 Annual Accessibility Report. c. 2025 Climate Action Year In Review Report No. CS-2026-0013 RESOLUTION NO. C-2026-0148 1. That Council receive Report No. CS-2026-0013 prepared by the Corporate Strategy and Transformation Division, 6 Corporate Services Department dated June 3, 2026, respecting the 2025 Climate Action Year in Review. e. Approval of the 2026 Annual Budget for the Jackson’s Point Business Improvement Area (JPBIA) Report No. CS-2026-0017 RESOLUTION NO. C-2026-0149 1. That Council receive Report No. CS-2026-0017 prepared by the Economic Development and Tourism Division, Corporate Services Department, dated June 3, 2026, respecting the approval of the 2026 Annual Budget for the J
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
1. That Council receive Report No. CS-2026-0014 prepared by the Corporate Strategy and Transformation Division, Corporate Services Department, dated June 3, 2026, titled “2025 Strategic Plan Annual Report”. 7
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
11 That Council receive the general information items for June 3, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0052 (TA-1) to levy a special charge upon commercial properties located in the Jackson's Point Business Improvement Area and to provide for its collection 2. Bylaw Number 2026-0053 (REG-1) to further amend Schedule “A” to Administrative Monetary Penalty Bylaw No. 2024-0061 (REG-1), as amended; Park Restricted Vehicle in Simcoe Landing Subdivision 3. Bylaw Number 2026-0054 (PL-1) to deem certain registered Plans of Subdivision or parts thereof not to be registered plans of subdivision, Section 50(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended 13
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 11:45am to deal with the following matter(s): a. EDUCATION AND TRAINING SESSION, Section 239(3.1), M.A., Waste Collection on Request For Proposal
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item No. 17.1.a under Section 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act being an education or training session regarding Waste Collection on Request For Proposal; 1. That Council receive the training provided.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0055 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on June 3, 2026
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 1:25pm. 15
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge